Small Business Friendly Program

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Bundaberg Regional Council has joined the Queensland Small Business Program.

Small businesses are at the heart of the Bundaberg Region economy and community. They create jobs, grow local economies and provide essential goods and services.

Council already runs a number of programs to support small businesses - Bundaberg Jobs Commitment, Bundaberg Region ECO Certification and regulatory and compliance support services - but we would like to do more.

As part of the Small Business Friendly Program, Council will commit to the following:

  • We agree to be small business friendly
  • We will actively communicate and engage with small businesses.
  • We will raise the profile and capability of small businesses.
  • We will promote and showcase small businesses.
  • We will develop and promote place-based programs for small businesses.
  • We will simplify administration and regulation for small business (red tape reduction)
  • We will ensure fair procurement and prompt payment terms for small businesses.
  • We will support small business resilience and recovery
  • We will measure and report on our performances.

Small Business Friendly Program is a Queensland Small Business Commissioner program.


Small Business Survey

Bundaberg Regional Council is surveying small businesses in the Bundaberg region as part of our Small Business Friendly Council Program.

Please note: the survey should take around 3 minutes to complete (depending on complexity of your answers).



Bundaberg Regional Council has joined the Queensland Small Business Program.

Small businesses are at the heart of the Bundaberg Region economy and community. They create jobs, grow local economies and provide essential goods and services.

Council already runs a number of programs to support small businesses - Bundaberg Jobs Commitment, Bundaberg Region ECO Certification and regulatory and compliance support services - but we would like to do more.

As part of the Small Business Friendly Program, Council will commit to the following:

  • We agree to be small business friendly
  • We will actively communicate and engage with small businesses.
  • We will raise the profile and capability of small businesses.
  • We will promote and showcase small businesses.
  • We will develop and promote place-based programs for small businesses.
  • We will simplify administration and regulation for small business (red tape reduction)
  • We will ensure fair procurement and prompt payment terms for small businesses.
  • We will support small business resilience and recovery
  • We will measure and report on our performances.

Small Business Friendly Program is a Queensland Small Business Commissioner program.


Small Business Survey

Bundaberg Regional Council is surveying small businesses in the Bundaberg region as part of our Small Business Friendly Council Program.

Please note: the survey should take around 3 minutes to complete (depending on complexity of your answers).



  • Plastic Free CQ comes to Bundaberg

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    We are excited to announce that Plastic Free CQ will be working with our local food retailers as they adapt to the single-use plastic free future.


    The Qld State Government introduced the first phase of its single-use plastic ban in 2021 as part of a national effort to combat plastic pollution, with more changes to come. Plastic Free CQ will be assisting Bundaberg businesses as part of their transition, with funding provided by the Queensland State Government.


    Food retailers, like cafes, bars, restaurants, kiosks & vans are eligible for the program. The focus is on single-use plastic takeaway items that retailers can find hard to eliminate, such as straws, coffee cups and takeaway containers.


    Globally the packaging industry is changing very fast, and it is hard for businesses to keep up and identify products that suit their needs. At the same time, more and more locals are actively looking for plastic-free takeaway options. So we’re thrilled our businesses will be able to receive free on ground support and expert advice with Plastic Free CQ.


    If you, or anyone you know, own a food or beverage related business within the Bundaberg region, you can join at www.plasticfreeplaces.org/cq-join


    Please feel free to contact Kate Giles, Tourism Sustainability Officer at Bundaberg Regional Council for further information at kate.giles@bundaberg.qld.gov.au.

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